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ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology 116: Indigenous Activism in the Americas
Focusing on the contemporary struggles of Indigenous peoples for rights; self-determination; social, political, and environmental justice and/or increased nation-state participation. Examines how the mobilization of indigenous peoples is strengthened through regional, hemispheric and global solidarities; and how international law, media, and technology support indigenous actions for change.
LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Literatures and Cultures 159: Diasporas and Exiles in the Hispanic World
Concentration on literary works of political exiles from oppressive regimes (e.g. Spain’s Franco, Portugal’s Salazar) and 1970s and 1980s South American dictatorships. Focus on diasporas produced by economic constraints in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. Strong interdisciplinary approach in examining of cases and ideas. Course is conducted in Spanish.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Political Science 150: Causes of International Conflict
Investigation of the causes of international conflict and war, the conduct of war, its ultimate termination and the possibility of its prevention.
Anthropology 116: Indigenous Activism in the Americas
Focusing on the contemporary struggles of Indigenous peoples for rights; self-determination; social, political, and environmental justice and/or increased nation-state participation. Examines how the mobilization of indigenous peoples is strengthened through regional, hemispheric and global solidarities; and how international law, media, and technology support indigenous actions for change.
LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Literatures and Cultures 159: Diasporas and Exiles in the Hispanic World
Concentration on literary works of political exiles from oppressive regimes (e.g. Spain’s Franco, Portugal’s Salazar) and 1970s and 1980s South American dictatorships. Focus on diasporas produced by economic constraints in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. Strong interdisciplinary approach in examining of cases and ideas. Course is conducted in Spanish.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Political Science 150: Causes of International Conflict
Investigation of the causes of international conflict and war, the conduct of war, its ultimate termination and the possibility of its prevention.